South Africa vs WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd): Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes
South Africa
2.25 million
in 2023
WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd)
90.63 million
in 2024
South Africa rank
32nd
WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd) rank
34th
Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes over time
- South Africa
- WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd)
How they compare
WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd) currently reports 90.63 million against 2.25 million in South Africa, a difference of 88.38 million.
That makes WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd)'s figure about 40.2 times South Africa's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd) has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 32nd and WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd) ranks 34th of 200 countries.
WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.93 million | 77.82 million | 75.89 million | WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd) |
| 2000s | 1.93 million | 90.65 million | 88.71 million | WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd) |
| 2010s | 1.99 million | 81.05 million | 79.06 million | WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd) |
| 2020s | 2.20 million | 87.43 million | 85.23 million | WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes, South Africa or WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd)?
- WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd), at 90.63 million against 2.25 million in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes between South Africa and WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd)?
- 88.38 million, with WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd)?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd) rank globally for enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes?
- South Africa ranks 32nd and WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd) ranks 34th of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release